Architectural Material & Detail Structure: Glass

Architectural Material & Detail Structure: Glass
ISBN-10
1910596329
ISBN-13
9781910596326
Series
Architectural Material & Detail Structure
Category
Architecture
Language
English
Published
2015
Publisher
Design Media Publishing (Uk) Limited
Author
Russell Brown

Description

The history of glassmaking can be traced back to 3500 BC in Mesopotamia and it is the Romans who first used glass in architecture. With the development of technology, glass has become a common material in contemporary architecture. There are glass ceramics, polished wire glass, groove glass, glass tiles etc. With diversified surface treatments, such as enameling, acid embossing, sandblasting, and screen printing, there seems to be endless choices for architectural design. This book introduces various glass types individually and uses photos, detailed drawings, and well-organized text to analyze and showcase the application of glass and structural details. With systematic content and a great source of information, this book can serve as a great reference for readers.

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